Thursday, May 26, 2016

Sewing Notions

We were on the road again to a business conference in Phoenix, but I had a few days to stitch before we left. You have seen my sewing words quilt in previous posts. When Brenda (IG brendaandblue) sent me her words she included a fabulous book with paper pieced sewing notion patterns. I loved the book and like Brenda, thought they could be used in my word quilt. Once I got going I couldn't stop.

There are still a couple more that I want to finish - a thimble and a button jar, but I have had fun sewing these.

Speaking of word quilts....have you seen the QAL that is soon going to start at Elm Street Quilts? I may have to jump in on this one.

While we were in Phoenix I continued sewing on my nativity cross stitch project. I managed to stitch a sheep and start on my last shepherd as well as do some outline stitching.

It doesn't look like much for a couple of days of stitching, but when I compare it to last week I feel better. See the headless shepherd on the left side?

So.....it is Memorial Day weekend. How did we get here already? It's the kickoff to summer here in the northern hemisphere. This weekend is also our 47th wedding anniversary. How the years have flown! I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

I love the paper pieced sewing notions blocks. Your cross stitch is beautiful, so much work involved. I just saw the quilt along at Elm Street Quilts and I think this is one I will have to join in. I am trying to get projects finished but this looks like a fun project.

LOVE all the notions blocks, so cute! The pin cushion one is so you as I know you like pin cushions! Will you make that up into a wall-hanging for your sewing studio? Your Nativity looks great, wouldn't you like to know the number of hours you have put into it?! It is just beautiful! Another full week and no sewing for me......I seem to go hot or cold but that's just how my schedule is around here. :o)

Happy Anniversary! You guys are like young marrieds with all your energy and your full life. Your notions blocks turned out wonderfully--what did you make the rotary blade from? It looks like metal! Glad you are getting your stitching done--I only located mine, but haven't done much with it at all. Looks like I'd better get some good TV programs, or DVDs to watch!

First - I hope you have a fabulous Anniversary and Memorial Day weekend Mary! You were a paper piecing whirlwind! All those blocks are so cute! I actually thought the rotary cutter was real. :)Your cross stitching is coming along so beautifully!

happy anniversary...x and your blocks of pp are perfect..the first one is so real I thought your cutting tool was laying on your fabric...and x stitch is coming along...Mary Mary Mary, stitch stitch stitch...my attempt of cheering you on..x

Mary, WOW! Your nativity piece is really beautiful. The details and the shading are perfect. What an awesome finish this will be!! The notions blocks are darling -- my personal favorite is the pincushion with the pins -- how fun is that?! :)

I love your notions! Perfect to go with your sewing words! Your nativity piece is lovely too - with those tiny stitches these sort of projects never seem t o grow as fast as we think they should! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend celebrating your Anniversary :-)

Congratulations on your 47 years of marriage. That is quite the accomplishment. I adore your PP quilt blocks with the sewing themed pieces. I am amazed at how you can cross stitch while riding in the car. We have just returned from the Phoenix area...Whew! Embracing Creative Bliss...

Mary, your posts never fail to inspire me! I had to go look up the sewing notions book, and of course I had to check out the new wordy QAL - you get me in more trouble girlfriend! But of course it's the best kind of trouble LOL!!!

Looks like you are having fun with the sewing blocks! I have seen that book before, great blocks! Oh you are almost there with the scene! I think you will definitely finish it very soon!! Happy Anniversary, Mary!!!

I'm late in visiting this post. I can't decide which one of your sewing supply blocks I like the best...I love ALL of them! I hope you missed the Phoenix heat. Fat chance! It's so wicked there right now. I told my daughter she's in the same zip code as Hell.

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I go by many titles - daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend. My husband and I have been married for 47 years and have five children. Our four sons and one daughter are all married and have blessed us with 29 grandchildren. It's a wonderful life!
For 30 years I worked as a R.N. in obstetrics which included labor and delivery, nursery and NICU.